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Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Preparation for Employment for residents of HMP/YOI ISIS

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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19 Apr 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a project titled "Preparation for Employment for residents of HMP/YOI ISIS". This procurement falls under the Education and training services category, aiming to train inmates and support a peer-led employment consultancy service with a network of mentors. The contract period is from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd December 2025, with services being delivered in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the tender phase concluded on 23rd December 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in employment consultancy and mentoring programmes. Companies classified as SMEs or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as the procurement process favours smaller and socially proactive organisations. By engaging in this project, businesses can expand their services within the prison education sector, building valuable networks and contributing to meaningful social outcomes.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Preparation for Employment for residents of HMP/YOI ISIS

Notice Description

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Preparation of Employment for residents of HMP/YOI ISIS to train and support peer-led employment consultancy service would develop a network of mentors who would work with prisoners in custody.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1df73278-41a1-4268-9f63-3eb70791adcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52a9862-a9c5-438d-a300-f6aec78cc4f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATING TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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